In a tragic incident, four individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after at least one gunman opened fire at a nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama. The shooting occurred during a birthday party being held at the establishment on Saturday night, according to authorities.

Birmingham police spokesman, Truman Fitzgerald, confirmed that the incident took place at around 11:08 p.m. on 27th Street North. Responding to reports of gunshots, the police found one man fatally shot on the sidewalk outside the club. Inside the establishment, two women were discovered dead, while another man, later pronounced dead at the hospital, was also found.

A total of ten individuals who were shot were rushed to UAB Hospital, some transported by the Birmingham Fire Department and others brought in using private vehicles. Their current conditions remain unknown.

According to police statements, the suspect drove by in a vehicle and fired shots into the nightclub from the street. Initial investigations suggest that there may have been an altercation inside the club, although detectives are yet to determine if it is directly linked to the shooting.

The victims have been identified by Birmingham police as Lerandus Anderson, 24; Stevie McGhee, 39; Markeisha Gettings, 42; and Angela Weatherspoon, 56. McGhee was found deceased outside the establishment, while Gettings and Weatherspoon lost their lives inside. Anderson was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Birmingham police have sought the assistance of federal law enforcement agencies in their ongoing investigation into the incident. The motive behind the shooting and the identity of the suspect(s) are yet to be revealed.

This tragic incident has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of family and friends. Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to bring justice to the victims and their families.